Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

The former Epiphone PRO IV.
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At least it was chromed out.

 

[Gaolee]

Epiphone Thunderbird Pro Black | Wendell's Music ATL

Can you tell me about these? I’ve never seen one like yours until this reverb ad.

Wait, are these the active ones?

That one may have been converted to passive. Gibson pickups are a big improvement if that is truly what is there. It is a little odd looking.

 

[fasterpussycat]

I always liked the looks of that Italia. Being shallow and all. But play it? Probably not after your descriptions of what it does and does not do.

Neck dive to die for....

 

[Gaolee]

Neck dive to die for....

Then it would have made a fine base for a living room lamp.

 

[JIO]

The question that baffled Einstein as well. I just hope everyone doesn't hear how great they are. When I got my first one, I never saw anyone play one or who had one, for a couple decades other than a couple famous players. Now it's getting to be like the Hitchcock movie. You know which one.

The Thunder Birds?

 

[GonePlaid]

The Thunder Birds?

 

[fasterpussycat]

Just watched Alice Cooper do 4 songs on the Bushfire Relief concert thing and enjoyed the performance more than expected. Suppose that's the difference between the original and the many imitators.

Alpine white Epiphone Thunderbird VP featured prominently.

 

[Border]

Good evening to my Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers. Just returned from the Blake Shelton concert. Bought tickets awhile ago as a anniversary and Valentine's day gift. Very nice evening with my wife. Great concert. Lauren Alaina opened the show. I was not very familiar with her music, but recognized a few songs. She played for about an hour, and her band sounded quite good. After about a 15 minute break, Blake took the stage. He delivered a great show. I wasn't certain what to expect, as he played the Moda center in Portland Thursday, and the Tacoma dome last night. Blake brought plenty of energy to the stage, and a very hot band. The show included short sets by the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, and Trace Adkins. Blake was later joined by each of them for a song or two. I do not know the bass players name, but that guy could play. He was all over the neck, great runs, great groove. I could not tell, but believe I saw three different basses. I believe they were Lull's.
We had a great evening, and celebrated our 33rd anniversary. Started with dinner and drinks at an Irish pub, the show started at 7, and ended right at 11. A great show. Glad he decided to play Spokane. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Good evening to my Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers. Just returned from the Blake Shelton concert. Bought tickets awhile ago as a anniversary and Valentine's day gift. Very nice evening with my wife. Great concert. Lauren Alaina opened the show. I was not very familiar with her music, but recognized a few songs. She played for about an hour, and her band sounded quite good. After about a 15 minute break, Blake took the stage. He delivered a great show. I wasn't certain what to expect, as he played the Moda center in Portland Thursday, and the Tacoma dome last night. Blake brought plenty of energy to the stage, and a very hot band. The show included short sets by the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, and Trace Adkins. Blake was later joined by each of them for a song or two. I do not know the bass players name, but that guy could play. He was all over the neck, great runs, great groove. I could not tell, but believe I saw three different basses. I believe they were Lull's.
We had a great evening, and celebrated our 33rd anniversary. Started with dinner and drinks at an Irish pub, the show started at 7, and ended right at 11. A great show. Glad he decided to play Spokane. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

I am, but not as good as a happy 33rd. Happy anniversary! Here’s to y’all’s best year yet!

 

[Count Bassie]

I've been thinking a lot about Mike since hearing this news, I'm devastated, words fail to describe how nice he was - Jeez one time he sent me home with his HiWatt DR102 for two weeks just because I mentioned that it would sound good with a Thunderbird.......He always made me feel like a Rock Star when I visited, I'm glad I got to see him not too long age when he set up my Les Paul.........I lost a real friend.

Seems like a lot of people felt that way about him. I hate losing people... especially when the impact if their life was profound.

 

[gaffster]

While accepting praise from the inebriated after last night's gig I kept wishing my eyeballs had windshield wipers.

 

[godofthunder59]

Unexpected NBD! Pictures soon

 

[godofthunder59]

I passed on this but it popped back up on Reverb and for a price I couldn't refuse. Funny I knew it would end up with me. Guess I need to order a Thunderbucker!

 

[GonePlaid]

Just a reminder to all US based bassists. Tomorrow is Presidents Day. Celebrate the lives of Washington and Lincoln the proper way: buy a car, mattress, appliance, flooring, etc.

 

[godofthunder59]

Just a reminder to all US based bassists. Tomorrow is Presidents Day. Celebrate the lives of Washington and Lincoln the proper way: buy a car, mattress, appliance, flooring, etc.

Or a bass!

 

[GonePlaid]

I passed on this but it popped back up on Reverb and for a price I couldn't refuse. Funny I knew it would end up with me. Guess I need to order a Thunderbucker!View attachment 3709535View attachment 3709536View attachment 3709537View attachment 3709538

And a new bridge?

 

[godofthunder59]

And a new bridge?

Goes without saying

 

[JIO]

Just a reminder to all US based bassists. Tomorrow is Presidents Day. Celebrate the lives of Washington and Lincoln the proper way: buy a car, mattress, appliance, flooring, etc.

RESIST

 

[PillO]

Just a reminder to all US based bassists. Tomorrow is Presidents Day. Celebrate the lives of Washington and Lincoln the proper way: buy a car, mattress, appliance, flooring, etc.

Or a bass!

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[PillO]

Just a reminder to all US based bassists. Tomorrow is Presidents Day. Celebrate the lives of Washington and Lincoln the proper way: buy a car, mattress, appliance, flooring, etc.

There was a time when the great presidents each got their own day...